Talk The Talk to walk the walk in the Supreme March 9, 2026 THERE is definitely no better sound in racing, and possibly no better sound in sport, than the Cheltenham roar. As the tapes are about to go up in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (1.20pm), all the Cheltenham hype and build-up has reached its zenith, and punters are ready to enjoy the four best days in the [...]
Back Mullins’ mare to make no Lossie in the Champion March 9, 2026 DAY ONE at Cheltenham is headlined by the Champion Hurdle (4.00pm) and by the time the opening four contests on the card have been run, the 50,000 plus punters at Prestbury Park will be at fever pitch. The crowd were silenced last year when favourite Constitution Hill fell at the fourth last, and unfortunately with [...]
I’m absolutely Mad for Skelton’s hotpot in the Plate March 9, 2026 DAN SKELTON is well clear at the top of the trainers’ championship with a lead of almost £2 million, so it’s going to be difficult for Willie Mullins to crash his party again this year. The Warwickshire-based handler has plenty of bullets to fire this week, including a number of favourites in the handicaps. [...]
London AI security startup raises $15m as threats rise March 9, 2026 A London startup building AI tools to help protect critical infrastructure and public venues has raised $15m (£11.8m) in funding as governments across Europe step up security measures. Augur said the seed round was led by Plural, with participation from First Kind, SNR, Flix and Tiny VC. The company’s platform connects with existing cameras and [...]
ResultsCX Appoints Gautam Thakkar as Chief Executive Officer March 9, 2026 ResultsCX, a provider of Customer Experience Management (CXM) services to leading global companies including Fortune 100 and FTSE 250 organizations, today announced the appointment of Gautam Thakkar as Chief Executive Officer. Thakkar will also join the company’s Board of Directors. Thakkar brings more than three decades of global leadership experience in business services, with a [...]
InterSystems Appoints Former NHS and Mass General Leader Dr. Tim Ferris as Vice President, Healthcare Practice March 9, 2026 InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than one billion health records globally, today announced the appointment of Tim Ferris, M.D., as Vice President, Healthcare Practice. The announcement comes as healthcare leaders gather for the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. In this role, Dr. Ferris will leverage his comprehensive view of the [...]
Crispin Odey threatened to ‘shut down’ fund if board tried to oust him March 9, 2026 Crispin Odey threatened to “shut down” his eponymous hedge fund if he was dismissed by its board or it proceeded with investigations into his alleged misconduct against his wishes, a court will be told. Disgraced financier Odey faces the City watchdog at the High Court this week as he seeks to overturn a ruling that [...]
Lime subscription brings e-bike fares in line with TfL March 9, 2026 E-bike giant Lime is launching a new UK subscription aimed at frequent riders that will bring the cost of short journeys close to, and in some cases below, local public transport fares. The company said its new ‘Limeprime’ membership will offer flat-rate rides of up to 20 minutes for a monthly fee across London, Milton [...]
Chinese-owned UK chipmaker still awaiting sale after government order March 9, 2026 More than a year after ministers ordered the sale of a Chinese-owned British semiconductor company on national security grounds, the deal has yet to materialise. Glasgow-based Future Technology Devices International (FTDI) remains majority owned by a Chinese state-backed consortium, despite the cabinet office directing investors to divest their stake in November 2024. The company was [...]
Nigel Farage invests in Kwasi Kwarteng-backed Bitcoin treasury business March 9, 2026 Nigel Farage has invested in an Aquis-listed Bitcoin treasury business as the Reform leader doubles down on his commitment to cryptocurrencies. Farage has spent £215,000 to acquire a 6.3 per cent stake in Stack BTC, a small-cap company which says it is “focused on building a portfolio of high-quality, cash-generative businesses alongside a Bitcoin treasury,” [...]